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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.38, 613.88 and 149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.38, 613.88 and 149.20 is: 223.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.38 : 613.88 = 149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.38/613.88 = 149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.38x = 613.88 × 149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.38x = 91,589.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,589.17/409.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.73

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